Characterization

Characterization

Direct vs. Indirect

Characterization 

Characterization is the way in which the author conveys information about the characters. 

Let's Take a Look at Characterization in Frozen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZnD0AGqQ7I&feature=youtu.be

Let's develop a character together! 

This is Linda. 

Linda's character traits are: 

-  kind

- generous 

- thoughtful

We can use direct characterization

We tell the reader exactly what Linda is like. 

We can use indirect characterization. 

Speech 

Thoughts 

Effect (relationships)

Actions 

Looks

Multiple Choice

What are the two ways an author can describe a character?

• By the way the character looks and by what they say

• Send a message to the reader in secret code and by creating a character Facebook page

• Directty and Indirectly tell the reader

Multiple Choice

What direct characterization helps the reader know Linda is a nice girl.

• Linda is rude. She only cares about herself.

• All of Linda's classmates say that Linda is the kindest girl in the grade.

Multiple Choice

Which indirect characterization using thoughts tells us that Linda is kind?

• Linda couldn't stop thinking about the girl who lost he dog. She knew she had to go help her look for the dog.

• Linda felt bad for the girl who lost her dog.

Multiple Choice

Which indirect characterization using looks tells us that Linda is kind?

• Linda always wears a warm smile on her face when talking to someone.

• Linda clenches her fists when she has to talk to someone.

Multiple Choice

Which indirect characterization using speech tells the reader that Linda is generous?

• Linda approached the boy who spilt his lunch and said, "Here, take half of my sandwich. I don't need all of it."

• Linda approached the boy who spilt his lunch and said, "Bummer."

Multiple Choice

What acronym did we learn to remember the INDIRECT ways an author can tell us about a character?

• STEAL

• FACE

• LONG

• READ

Multiple Choice

What does the "S" in STEAL stand for?

• Subtly

• Say or Speak

• Simple

Multiple Choice

What does the "T" in STEAL stand for? 

• Talk
• Timing
• Thoughts

Multiple Choice

What does the "E" in STEAL stand for? 

• Everything
• Explain in detail
• Effect on others

Multiple Choice

What does the "A" in STEAL stand for? 

• All about them
• Actions
• Animals they own

Multiple Choice

What does the "L" in STEAL stand for? 

• Love interest
• Likes
• Looks

Multiple Choice

Craig plays football and shows up at practice every day an hour early to begin his training.

What character trait describes Craig?

• tired

• fast

• hard-working

• early bird

Multiple Choice

What STEAL method helped you determine Craig's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

Multiple Choice

You asked him nicely to borrow his pencil, but Pete yelled, "No! If you didn't come prepared, it's not my fault!"

What character trait describes Pete?

• inconsiderate

• upset

• selfish

• mad

Multiple Choice

What STEAL method helped you determine Pete's character trait?

• S - Speech

• T - Thoughts

• E - Effect on Others

• A - Actions

• L - Looks

Multiple Choice

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as an athletic
When Lucy changed into her gym clothes she always had the latest gear. He shoes, although just bought new last month, were worn in to the perfect fit. Before she ran she made sure to tie back her hair, set her fitbit to track her running and was on the starting mark in perfect form before any other runner. 

• Speech
• Looks
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Multiple Choice

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as a bully
Every time Jimmy walked down the hallway the other kids were sure to move aside and hold their books a little tighter for fear that Jimmy would knock them out of their hands. No one ever dared look Jimmy in the eye as he came their way. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions

Multiple Choice

Which STEAL am I using to describe a character as smart
Jane liked to sit in front of the class. She came with all her materials and she always had her homework done. When ever the teacher asked a question, Jane was the first with her hand raised and ready to answer. 

• Speech
• Thoughts
• Effect On Others
• Actions